OG photogs at Windward CC Gallery ʻIolani, Landgraf named new director

Franco Salmoiraghi, Above Hiʻilawe Falls, 1974, Silver Gelatin Print

Jan Becket, Maunawila heiau, Koʻolauloa, Silver Gelatin Print

Renee Iijima, Elizabeth & Co I, 442nd Infantry, Silver Gelatin Print

Wayne Levin, Beneath Turbulence, Silver Gelatin Print

Shuzo Uemoto, Mae Lobenstein, Silver Gelatin Print

Kapulani Landgraf

Gallery ‘Iolani at Windward Community College presents The OGs: Photographers of the Silver Gelatin Process, an exhibition showcasing the works of 11 influential Hawai‘i photographers. These artists have mastered the silver gelatin process, using it to create compelling artistic records that tell the stories of Hawai‘i’s people and history over the past 50 years.

“The OG show is about honoring the ‘real film photographers’ of Hawaiʻi that have been committed to telling the stories of Hawaiʻiʻs land and people through photo essays,” said Kapulani Landgraf, Gallery ‘Iolani director and professor of art. “Some of these OGs were the teachers to many photography students here in Hawaiʻi. For me, this is about coming full circle; I started as a photography student at Windward CC learning from Mark Hamasaki, and now I’m back teaching.” 

Gallery ‘Iolani Exhibition Dates:
September 6–December 6, 2024

Artist Reception:
Friday, September 6, 4–7 p.m.
Free and open to the public

Participating photographers
Jan Becket
Kimo Cashman
Ed Greevy
Renee Iijima
Karen Kosasa
Wayne Levin
Piliāmoʻo
Franco Salmoiraghi
Shuzo Uemoto
Stan Tomita

Artist bios and photos can be found at Gallery ‘Iolani website.

Gallery hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 1–5 p.m. Closed Sunday, Monday and holidays. Gallery phone and website: (808) 236-9155, gallery.windward.hawaii.edu.
Located adjacent to Palikū Theatre at Windward CC.

New Director of Gallery ‘Iolani, Kapulani Landgraf

Windward CC also announced Landgraf as the new director of Gallery ‘Iolani. The Windward CC alumna brings extensive experience in art, photography, teaching, curation and management. 

Born and raised in Kāneʻohe, her art photography is widely recognized, with works published in books such as Ē Luku Wale Ē, documenting the construction of H-3. She has received fellowships from the Native Arts and Cultures Foundation and the Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, and her work is featured in collections locally and internationally.

She previously served as a professor of art and Title III project director at Kapi‘olani CC and continues to teach photography at Windward CC. Landgraf succeeds Toni Martin, who served as Gallery ‘Iolani director and professor of art from 1991 to 2023. Martin, who retired after a distinguished career, was instrumental in developing the gallery’s reputation by hosting two or more exhibitions per semester and teaching gallery design and management.

Landgraf is set to lead the gallery with a fresh perspective, continuing its mission to highlight the rich cultural heritage of Hawaiʻi while introducing new initiatives in upcoming exhibitions and programs.

For more information, visit: https://gallery.windward.hawaii.edu/